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Trump administration moves to limit migrants' asylum claims
The Trump administration took a major step on Thursday to restrict asylum claims by migrants, putting forward a regulation that would make individuals ineligible for asylum if they cross the U.S. southern border illegally.
Satanic Temple sues Netflix over 'Sabrina' use of Baphomet deity
The Satanic Temple sued Netflix Inc and Warner Bros Entertainment on Thursday, seeking more than $50 million for their alleged unauthorized use of a statue of the goat-headed deity Baphomet in the series "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina."
Incoming Mexico government sends marijuana bill to Congress
Mexico's incoming government submitted a bill on Thursday to create a medical marijuana industry and allow its recreational use, part of a crime-fighting plan that would make Mexico one of the world's most populous countries to legalize the...
Unresolved high-profile U.S. elections could be headed to recounts
High-profile U.S. electoral races in Georgia, Florida and Arizona remained unresolved on Thursday, two days after the vote, with the prospect of legal challenges, recounts and ballot reviews setting the stage for possible weeks of uncertainty.
Ex-Marine identified as suspect in mass shooting in California bar
A gunman opened fire in a crowded Southern California bar popular with college students, killing 12 people including a sheriff's deputy, police said on Thursday, in the latest U.S. mass shooting that stunned a community with a reputation for saf...
Still a 'lot of work to do' for VW after diesel scandal - U.S. compliance auditor
Volkswagen and an independent monitoring team still have "a lot of work to do" before the company's compliance procedures can be certified after a $27 billion global emissions cheating scandal, Larry Thompson, an independent compliance auditor,...
Britain's Prince Charles says: I won't meddle when I am king
Britain's Prince Charles said he will stop meddling in issues he feels strongly about when he eventually becomes king, saying he is "not that stupid".
U.S. appeals court rules against Trump on DACA immigration program
A U.S. appeals court in California ruled on Thursday that President Donald Trump's administration must continue a program begun under former President Barack Obama that protects hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were brought into the count...
Sheriff's deputy, 11 others killed in shooting spree in California bar
A gunman opened fire in a crowded Southern California bar popular with college students, killing 12 people including a sheriff's deputy, police said on Thursday, in the latest U.S. mass shooting that stunned a community with a reputation for saf...
U.S. issues fresh Russia-related sanctions
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on two Ukrainians, one Russian and nine entities in Ukraine and Russia, partly for actions related to Moscow's annexation of Crimea, the U.S. Treasury said.
Democrats seek hearing on Trump's ouster of Sessions
Congressional Democrats on Thursday demanded emergency hearings in the U.S. House of Representatives to investigate President Donald Trump's ouster of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, calling the move an effort to undermine a federal probe into R...
Ex-NY Attorney General Schneiderman will not face criminal charges
Prosecutors said on Thursday they have decided not to bring criminal charges against former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who resigned in May after four women accused him of physical abuse.
Iran's economy to suffer but likely ride out U.S. sanctions storm
Iran is likely to ride out the storm from U.S. oil sanctions, suffering recession but no economic meltdown, thanks to rising crude prices and deepening divisions between the United States and other major powers, officials and analysts say.
Smartphone maker Xiaomi launches in Britain with flagship device
Xiaomi, the world's fourth ranked smartphone maker, entered Britain on Thursday with the international debut of its flagship Mi 8 Pro, which it hopes will win fans in a market dominated by Samsung and Apple.
Ecuador ex-president Correa requests Belgian asylum: Belga
The former president of Ecuador Rafael Correa has requested asylum in Belgium, national news agency Belga said on Thursday, citing sources close to the matter.
'Wizard of Oz' draft scripts head for auction block
A collection of draft scripts for "The Wizard of Oz" and other material from the archives of the 1939 film are going up for auction in December and could fetch up to $1.2 million.
Democrat beats Republican Karen Handel in Georgia House race
Democrat and gun-control advocate Lucy McBath defeated Republican U.S. Representative Karen Handel in a congressional race in Georgia, racking up another seat for Democrats who won control of the House of Representative in Tuesday's elections.
Beyond 'Serial': Hollywood eyes gameshows in booming podcast market
Four years after "Serial" put podcasts on the mainstream map with a twisty true crime murder story, Hollywood is rushing to embrace the audio format with everything from fictional thrillers to game shows.
D.R. Horton forecasts weak home sales, shares fall 10 percent
D.R. Horton shares fell more than 10 percent after the largest U.S. homebuilder forecast first-quarter home sales below analysts' estimates on Thursday, the latest sign that rising mortgage rates and higher home prices are weighing on the housin...
Gunman kills 12 including deputy in crowded California bar
A gunman opened fire on a crowd of mostly college students and young adults dancing at a crowded country and western bar in a suburb of Los Angeles late on Wednesday night, killing 12 people including a sheriff's deputy, police said.